Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Tulagi
City in Central, Solomon Islands
Overview
Tulagi, once the capital of the Solomon Islands, is a laid-back island town surrounded by turquoise waters and lush greenery. Known for its fascinating WWII history and proximity to stunning dive sites, Tulagi is an off-the-beaten-path destination best suited to adventurous travelers. With a small-town vibe and friendly locals, visitors will find a blend of nature and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Solomon Islands
Province
Central
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Coordinates
-9.10°, 160.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$1,025
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$180
Cashless
15
English
55
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
28.1°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
24.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2573 mm
Internet Speed
33 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HIR
Distance
38 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.